Police Chase Kills Grandmother | Mexican Eatery Expanding | Cats Die In Fire: GA News

GEORGIA — Each weekend, Patch affords its readers a review of the top stories and headlines from across Georgia. Here's a roundup of some of the state's major and quirkiest stories. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here.

Man Accused Of Raping Woman Who Was Asleep Arrested During SWAT Standoff: Sheriff

An hours-long SWAT standoff ended with the arrest of a man accused of raping a woman who was asleep in her home, authorities say.

Voter Mailers Sent To Deceased Dog, Residents Prompt GA Probe

Georgia officials say voter registration mailers were recently sent to deceased residents and a deceased family dog.

Man Who Fatally Hit Grandmother During Police Chase Indicted: Prosecutors

The man lost control of the car during a police chase, killing a grandmother and injuring her grandson, prosecutors say.

Blaze Kills 4 Cats

Firefighters recently responded to a pair of fires, one of which killed four cats at a home.

Fate Of 2 Convicted Murderers Revealed In GA Supreme Court Ruling

The men fatally shot another man at a gas station in efforts to increase their gang status, according to prosecutors.

Popular Bookstore Opening New GA Location: See Where

A prominent bookstore has revealed a grand opening for a new location amid the closure of a separate site in Georgia.

Murder Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 2 At Sleepover

A 13-year-old and a 45-year-old were killed in a shooting at a sleepover that several boys were attending, authorities say.

Deputy Fatally Shoots Dog While Serving Arrest Warrant: Sheriff

The dog was shot and killed after behaving aggressively while a deputy was serving an arrest warrant, authorities say.

UPDATE: Ex-Officer Released On Bond In Man's Fatal Shooting During Arrest

A former police officer is facing involuntary manslaughter charges in the shooting death of a man he was handcuffing.

Man Fatally Shoots Wife, Injures Son At Home, Police Say

A man is facing murder charges after police say he fatally shot his wife and injured his son at a home.

GA Trooper Injured In 3-Vehicle Pileup

A trooper was unable to stop in time when traffic suddenly halted along GA-400, causing a three-vehicle pileup.

Eatery Catches Fire; 1 Evaluated

A person had to be evaluated after a known restaurant caught fire, officials say.

Human Trafficking Suspect Remains At Large

Officers say they opened a human trafficking probe after discovering squatters, three of which were reported missing, in an apartment.

Big Tigger Steps Down Amid GA Arrest, Dispute With Wife

TV and radio personality Big Tigger was previously arrested on aggravated battery and cruelty to children charges in Georgia.

Celebratory Gunfire Injures Worker With GA DA's Office; 2 Charged

Two people are facing charges after celebratory gunfire critically injured a worker with a local district attorney's office, police say.

Popular Mexican Eatery To Expand GA Footprint With 30 New Locations

A Mexican eatery plans to expand across Georgia with 30 new locations in efforts to open about 2,000 new restaurants in the U.S.

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